Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Executive Order #175

MADISON, WI — On September 21st, 2022, Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #175, calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for Wisconsin voters to repeal the 1849-era criminal abortion ban. On this order,

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DNR: Waterfowl hunters: Wear your life jackets

MADISON, Wis. – With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this upcoming season. Wisconsin has had

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NRSC: Zero on-duty cops endorse Barnes

Washington, D.C.—Earlier this week it was revealed that Mandela Barnes lied about one of the cop endorsements he had touted, leaving him with 7 retired cops and 1 on-duty cop on his endorsement list. But as reported by CBS 58 yesterday, the lone on-duty

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WisDems: What they’re saying: Wisconsinites ready to retire Ron Johnson

MADISON, Wis. — Across the state, Wisconsinites are tired of Ron Johnson’s out-of-touch and self-serving agenda and are ready to vote him out. From wanting to cut Social Security and Medicare, to supporting outsourcing jobs, and championing a federal abortion ban, Ron Johnson’s agenda is wrong for Wisconsin.  Deborah Wyatt, La

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. This legislation ensures pretrial release factors and the development of criminal history reports are considered when assessing bail. “Nearly a year ago, the Waukesha community experienced the devastating impact of pro-criminal, weak bail laws. Our community

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Dept. of Workforce Development: August local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for August 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary August

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Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Executive Order #175

MADISON, WI — On September 21st, 2022, Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #175, calling a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for Wisconsin voters to repeal the 1849-era criminal abortion ban. On this order, Rep. Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today, Governor Evers

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Human Rights Campaign: Endorses Aaron Richardson for Wisconsin treasure and slate of pro-equality champions for the Wisconsin state Legislature

MADISON, WISCONSIN — Today the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Aaron Richardson for Wisconsin Treasure and a slate of six pro-equality candidates for the Wisconsin State Legislature: Jessica Katzenmeyer (SD-5), Kristin Alfheim (SD-19), Nathan Jorowski (AD-21), Tip McGuire (AD-64), Katrina Shankland (AD-71), and LuAnn Bird (AD-84).

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DNR: Waterfowl hunters: Wear your life jackets

MADISON, Wis. – With more than 74,000 waterfowl hunters expected on waterways this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this upcoming season. Wisconsin has had 17 boating accident deaths so far this year, according to

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Sen. Agard: Supports Governor Evers’ call for a special session, allowing voters to directly repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban

Madison – Today, Governor Evers called a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to create a pathway for Wisconsinites to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849-era criminal abortion ban. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement supporting Governor Evers’ actions: “Despite broad support from Wisconsinites—Democrats and Republicans alike—the Republican-controlled Legislature refuses

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Senators Baldwin, Portman introduce bipartisan legislation to ensure taxpayer-funded inventions are made in America

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Invent Here, Make Here for Homeland Security Act to ensure that products invented by taxpayer-funded research are manufactured in the United States. While current law requires the manufacturing of products stemming from federally funded research to be made

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NRSC: Zero on-duty cops endorse Barnes

Washington, D.C.—Earlier this week it was revealed that Mandela Barnes lied about one of the cop endorsements he had touted, leaving him with 7 retired cops and 1 on-duty cop on his endorsement list. But as reported by CBS 58 yesterday, the lone on-duty cop removed his name from the list leaving only 7

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Johnson campaign: Bipartisan majority of Wisconsin sheriffs endorse Ron Johnson

OSHKOSH – Independent, Democratic, and Republican county sheriffs from all across Wisconsin are endorsing U.S. Senator Ron Johnson in his re-election campaign. Johnson is running against anti-law enforcement candidate Mandela Barnes who is running on ending cash bail, cutting the prison population by half, abolishing ICE, and defunding the police. And was caught lying about

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Pfaff campaign: Brad Pfaff announces LCV Action Fund endorsement to continue fighting for Wisconsin’s rural and agricultural communities in Congress

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff announced that the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund has endorsed his campaign to bring western Wisconsin values to Congress. “The climate crisis is real, and we need real solutions that recognize the critical role that farmers will

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